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GF06 WPW

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,413 mi
Last recorded110,413 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 WPW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 110,413 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 110,410 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 105,944 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 102,694 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 102,694 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 98,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 94,339 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6.0mm inner edge corner wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.0mm outer edges worn inner edge worn smooth close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6.0 mm Inner edge corner wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 89,441 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 89,441 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jul 2017 81,433 miles

Coolant leak radiator- nearside top corner ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,618 miles

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 29 Jul 2016 72,618 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner boot (2.5.C.1a)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 10 Jul 2015 59,858 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

Pass 25 Jul 2014 52,505 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 48,503 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,993 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 30,641 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 24,033 miles

Rear tyres getting low

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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GF06 WPW is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 69,578 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF06 WPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GF06 WPW is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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